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The Persian language (also known as Farsi; language code: fa; autonym: فارسی) is spoken by around 110 million people in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and other countries. For more details see Wikipedia:Persian language

Persian Bible translations

There are several Bible translations available in Persian. For in-depth information see Wikipedia:Bible translations into Persian

NMV: New Millenium Version

One recommendable Bible translation is the "New Millenium Version" (NMV) which is also called "Tarjumeh-ye Hezare Noh" (ترجمه هزارۀ نو). It was completed in 2014.

It is freely available in the following ways:

  • Reading online:
  • PDF files:
  • Smartphone apps and software:
    • The Sword Project (Android app: And Bible; for Windows and Linux: Xiphos; for Mac OS: Eloquent; other platforms and more software: complete overview): Text of the New Testament. Select "فارسی" and then select "FarHezareNoh".
    • YouVersion smartphone app: Text of the whole Bible, recordings of the Psalms and the New Testament. Can be downloaded and is then available for offline use. Select "فارسی" in the language selection and then select "NMV".
  • Audio Bible:

TPV: Today's Persian Version

This translation which is also known as Today's Farsi can be recommended as well. The Bible is fully translated and there are also recordings for the whole Bible in this translation.

It is freely available in the following ways:

  • Reading online:
  • Smartphone apps and software:
    • YouVersion smartphone app: Text of the whole Bible, recordings of the whole Bible. Can be downloaded and is then available for offline use. Select "فارسی" in the language selection and then select "TPV".
  • Audio Bible:

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Available training resources in Persian